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Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... April, 2014
4-1-2014
| JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33, Friends
Posted on 03/31/2014 8:55:41 PM PDT by JustAmy
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To: FRiends; The Mayor; JustAmy; left that other site; Jane Long; yorkie; LUV W; trisham; Diver Dave; ..
Good Sunday Morning ~~ Afternoon
Time for lunch and a nap.
Severe weather has skipped us...Prayers for those who may
experience it.
~I Wish You A Blessed Lord's Day~
501
posted on
04/27/2014 11:13:44 AM PDT
by
MEG33
(God Bless And Protect Our Troops)
To: MEG33; JustAmy; The Mayor; everyone; FRiends; All
Thank you for the Beautiful Sunday Posts, Dear FRiends.
(((((Goodnight, and God Bless)))))
502
posted on
04/27/2014 11:05:22 PM PDT
by
Kitty Mittens
(To God Be All Excellent Praise!)
To: Jim Robinson; JustAmy; Billie; MEG33; jaycee; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; deadhead; LUV W; DollyCali; ...
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Probing Questions
April 28, 2014
Read: 1 Peter 3:8-17
While riding on a train a few years after the American Civil War, General Lew Wallace of the Union Army encountered a fellow officer, Colonel Robert Ingersoll. Ingersoll was one of the 19th centurys leading agnostics, and Wallace was a man of faith. As their conversation turned to their spiritual differences, Wallace realized that he wasnt able to answer the questions and doubts raised by Ingersoll. Embarrassed by his lack of understanding about his own faith, Wallace began searching the Scriptures for answers. The result was his confident declaration of the person of the Savior in his classic historical novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ.
Probing questions from skeptics dont have to be a threat to our faith. Instead, they can motivate us to seek a deeper understanding and equip us to respond wisely and lovingly to those who might question our faith. The apostle Peter encouraged us to pursue the wisdom of God in the Scriptures when he wrote, Always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear (1 Peter 3:15).
We dont have to have an answer for every question, but we need the courage, confidence, and conviction to share our love for Christ and the hope that is in us.
Christ is the ultimate answer to lifes greatest questions.
Hebrew boys in the first century were taught the Old Testament. In todays reading, we see how Peter, a fisherman of the working class, had at his command a familiarity with the Scriptures when he quotes from Psalm 34:12-16 (vv.10-12) and Isaiah 8:12 (v.14). Peter may well have recalled these passages from memory.
503
posted on
04/28/2014 5:20:52 AM PDT
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: MEG33; jaycee; Mama_Bear; yorkie; Kitty Mittens; The Mayor; GailA; stephenjohnbanker; lonestar; ...
April 28, 2014
Graphic by Billie
504
posted on
04/28/2014 7:45:10 AM PDT
by
JustAmy
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To: JustAmy
Good Morning, Amy!
Have a Lovely Spring Monday!
505
posted on
04/28/2014 7:58:27 AM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: FRiends; JustAmy; The Mayor; Kitty Mittens
Happy Monday Everyone
Have A Wonderful Day!
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506
posted on
04/28/2014 8:02:10 AM PDT
by
MEG33
(God Bless And Protect Our Troops)
To: MEG33
Thank you Meg! The sun broke out up here today!
507
posted on
04/28/2014 10:19:24 AM PDT
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: The Mayor
Happy for you! Sun’s shining here, too. No storms here yesterday..and no rain either. Still waiting for a good spring rain on my yard!
508
posted on
04/28/2014 10:27:17 AM PDT
by
MEG33
(God Bless And Protect Our Troops)
To: JustAmy; MEG33; All; FRiends; everyone
(((((Goodnight, Dear FRiends))))
Our Lord Grant us All a Peaceful and Restful Night.
509
posted on
04/29/2014 12:00:16 AM PDT
by
Kitty Mittens
(To God Be All Excellent Praise!)
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Christ In The Storm
April 29, 2014
Read: Mark 4:33-41
At the age of 27, Rembrandt painted the seascape Christ in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee based on the story in Mark 4. With its distinctive contrast of light and shadow, Rembrandts painting shows a small boat threatened with destruction in a furious storm. As the disciples struggle against the wind and waves, Jesus is undisturbed. The most unusual aspect, however, is the presence in the boat of a 13th disciple whom art experts say resembles Rembrandt himself.
Marks gospel describes the disciples vivid lesson about who Jesus is and what He can do. While they were frantically trying to save a sinking boat, Jesus was asleep. Didnt He care that they were all about to die? (v.38). After Jesus calmed the storm (v.39), He asked the penetrating question, Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith? (v.40). Then they were even more afraid, exclaiming to each other, Who can this be, that even the wind and the sea obey Him! (v.41).
We could also put ourselves in this story and discover, just as Jesus disciples did, that to each person who trusts in Jesus Christ, He reveals His presence, compassion, and control in every storm of life.
Be still, my heart; for faithful is thy Lord,
And pure and true and tried His holy Word;
Though stormy flood which rageth as the sea,
His promises thy stepping-stones shall be. Anon.
God is a safe dwelling place in lifes storms.
Mark 4:355:43 records four miracles that answer the question, Who can this be? (4:41). These miracles demonstrated Jesus absolute power over nature (4:35-41), the spiritual world (5:1-20), physical illnesses (5:21-34), and death (5:35-43). Each miracle shows Jesus as the omnipotent sovereign God. Yet in this passage, Mark provides one of the most amazing contrasts. Just before Jesus displayed the awesome powers of His deity, we are given a touching picture of His humanity: Jesus was so tired that even the violent tossing of the waves did not wake Him (v.38).
510
posted on
04/29/2014 6:36:53 AM PDT
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: The Mayor
Good morning, Mayor.
Thank you for sharing ODB and coffee this morning.
511
posted on
04/29/2014 7:11:30 AM PDT
by
JustAmy
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To: MEG33; jaycee; Mama_Bear; yorkie; Kitty Mittens; The Mayor; GailA; stephenjohnbanker; lonestar; ...
April 29, 2014
Wishing everyone a Gratifying Tuesday.
512
posted on
04/29/2014 7:16:24 AM PDT
by
JustAmy
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To: left that other site
Happy Tuesday, LTOS.
Wishing you a lovely Tuesday.
513
posted on
04/29/2014 7:17:28 AM PDT
by
JustAmy
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To: MEG33
Pretty bouquet, Meg. Thank you.
Hope you had a restful, pain-free Monday. How is TRubble doing?
Have a delightful Tuesday.
514
posted on
04/29/2014 7:21:30 AM PDT
by
JustAmy
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To: Kitty Mittens
Good morning, Kitty. That kitty looks so comfortable. I want to go back to bed. LOL
Have a wonderful Tuesday.
515
posted on
04/29/2014 7:22:57 AM PDT
by
JustAmy
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To: JustAmy
Hi Amy!
(((((HUGS)))))
I wish you the same! :-)
516
posted on
04/29/2014 7:24:55 AM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: JustAmy; MEG33; left that other site; All
Happy GratiTuesday, All! So grateful for dear FRiends at Amy’s Place ;)
517
posted on
04/29/2014 7:39:21 AM PDT
by
Jane Long
(While Marxists continue the fundamental transformation of the USA, progressive RINOs assist!)
To: Jane Long
I am, too!
((((HUGS)))))
This is FAMILY! :-)
518
posted on
04/29/2014 7:53:19 AM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: left that other site
519
posted on
04/29/2014 8:00:56 AM PDT
by
JustAmy
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To: Jane Long
Good morning, Jane Long. Wishing you a happy Tuesday.
I’m grateful you have joined our Amy’s Place family.
Have a fantastic day.
520
posted on
04/29/2014 8:07:01 AM PDT
by
JustAmy
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